Maurizio Sarri blocked Lazio’s move for Manchester United midfielder Fred
Lazio’s president has revealed manager Maurizio Sarri vetoed a deal for Manchester United midfielder Fred. Fred is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer and Serie A side Lazio expressed interest in bringing him to Italy. But ex-Chelsea boss Sarri blocked the deal by telling Lazio he was not interested in signing Fred and instead hoped to sign Napoli duo Piotr Zielinski and Samuele Ricci.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito told Messaggero: ‘I was prepared to open talks with Manchester United and bid for Fred, but Maurizio Sarri told me no – he doesn’t want Fred. He did the same with [Giovani] Lo Celso… Sarri wants [Piotr] Zielinski and [Samuele] Ricci.’
Fred’s Manchester United Career
Fred, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2018, is one of a number of Manchester United players being linked with summer moves. Erik ten Hag has bolstered his squad with the signings of England midfielder Mason Mount and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana and is closing in on a deal for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund.
Ten Hag is also keen to welcome a new central midfielder to Manchester, though that is reportedly dependent on summer sales. Fred, 30, has made 213 appearances for United since signing from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2018.
What’s Next For Fred?
It’s unclear where Fred will end up next season, but it seems likely that he will be leaving Manchester United. With Lazio out of the picture, it remains to be seen which clubs will be interested in signing him. It’s possible that he could stay in the Premier League, or he could be tempted by a move abroad. Whatever happens, it looks like Fred’s time at Old Trafford is coming to an end.
Conclusion
Maurizio Sarri has blocked Lazio’s move for Manchester United midfielder Fred, leaving the Brazilian’s future up in the air. It’s unclear where Fred will end up next season, but it seems likely that he will be leaving Old Trafford. With Lazio out of the picture, it remains to be seen which clubs will be interested in signing him. It’s possible that he could stay in the Premier League, or he could be tempted by a move abroad.
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